Engineering Mathematics 3E

Course aim

To introduce students to discrete mathematics relevant to engineering disciplines, and to extend knowledge in calculus and linear algebra and their application to engineering problems.

Course content

Discrete Mathematics: logic and proof; sets, relations and functions; algorithms and complexity; recurrence relations; graphs and trees. Complex functions. Multivariable calculus. Vectors in Euclidean space; orthogonality; matrices, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Fourier series in different forms. Partial differential equations.

Textbook(s)

James, G. 1999, Advanced Modern Engineering Mathematics, 2nd edition, Adison-Wesley

Edwards, C.H. and Penney, D.E. 2002, Calculus, 6th edition, Prentice Hall

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
MATH 1064	Mathematical Methods for Engineers 2

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	4 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 12 weeks
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Lecture	4 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 12 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment 1, Assignment 2, Assignment 3, Examination

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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